The Crossroads The Alumni Magazine for Theological College • Fall 2018

Welcoming a New Century • Focus on Hope • Seminarian Ministries

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Suzanne Tanzi ✣ A Horizon of Hope Contributing Writers Jonathan Barahona • James Buttner Roger Schutz in his In order to prepare future priests who will be able to restore hope Liam Gallagher • Dr. Kathleen Galleher book, Living Today for and confidence amongst the people of God, Theological College is Rev. Matthew Gworek • Cornelia Hart Contents responsible for discerning the readiness of a priesthood candidate Alexandre Jiménez-Alcântara God, wrote, “During to enter the seminary and benefit from the formation program; Michael Kielor • Rev. Mark Morozowich the darkest periods of psychological tests and interviews, background checks, training Dr. John McCarthy • Justin Motes A Letter from the Rector ...... 1 history, quite often a programs related to protecting the most vulnerable are all essential Mary Nauman • Jonathan Pham to the process of acceptance into Theological College. Once accept- Community News small number of men Michael Russo • Charles Silvas and women, scattered ed, every seminarian is accompanied by a spiritual director and a Cassidy Stinson Ordinations 2018 ...... 2 formation advisor throughout their formation. A list of approved throughout the world, Centennial Celebration and Alumni Day ...... 5 therapists is available for those who need psychological assistance. Design have been able to re- Pastoral supervisors are trained to both guide and evaluate sem- Office of Marketing and Communications The Rev. John C. Selner Endowed Chair...... 6 verse the source of inarians as they minister to the poor in religious education pro- The Catholic University of America Centennial Congratulations from Our Deans...... 7 historical evolutions. grams, in hospitals, and in parishes. Reporting procedures related to inappropriate conduct are described in the seminary’s Rule of

Photography Holding on to Hope ...... 9 This was only possible Life. Yearly evaluations describe how seminarians evidence affective Santino Ambrosini • Dana Bowler/ because they hoped maturity, psychosexual integration, and a full understanding of the The Catholic University of America ...... 10 Feature: Summer Ministries consequences of a commitment to celibate chastity. Once a semester, Matthew Browne • Dave Scavone beyond all hope. What Kathy Galleher, a licensed psychologist, offers Rector’s Conferences Suzanne Tanzi Seminarian Life had been bound for disintegration then entered into on human development, sexual integration, and boundaries in pas- Ministry at the Saint John Paul II Shrine ...... 14 the current of a new dynamism.” toral ministry, as well as on how a healthy and balanced lifestyle can Ordination Photos The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Those who hope in the Ashley Carneal Krebs/The Catholic A New Year of Liturgy...... 15 assist a priest to avoid personal and sexual vulnerabilities, especially Lord will renew their strength. They will soar as in times of stress and anxiety (see p. 19). Virginian • Joe Gigli/The Beacon Student Government Association ...... 16 Rob Graham/Texas Catholic with eagle’s wings; they will run and not grow wea- In this issue (p. 10), recent alumnus Father Matthew Gworek Colleen Rowan/The Catholic Spirit Hispanic Affairs...... 17 ry; they will walk and never tire.” (’16) also calls upon us to embrace the hope of Jesus Christ: “It’s a hope that throughout our history has helped faithful men and Chris Sheridan/Catholic New York TC Hosts Vianney Cup...... 18 And in the words of Pope Francis at the outset of Caitlin Tobin/Fairfield County Catholic women endure struggles and tragedies of all kinds, from outside Ben Torres/North Texas Catholic Healthy Living for Priests ...... 19 his pontificate: “… to protect every man and wom- and inside the Church.” At this time of challenge and controversy, an, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is the seminary remains faithful to this hope. Theological College Faculty and Staff...... 20 Theological College to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of renews its commitment to prepare men who will be good shepherds 401 Michigan Ave., N.E. Alumni light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring after the mind and heart of Christ, priests who acknowledge that Washington, DC 20017 everything they say and do can and will have lasting consequences Class Notes ...... 22 202-756-4914 the warmth of hope!” in the lives of those they serve. www.theologicalcollege.org In Memoriam ...... 24 As a seminary, Theological College prays for all victims of sex- I share these quotations because as Theological College begins its https://theologicalcollege.catholic.edu ual abuse and expresses its sorrow and anguish. At the same time, second century of service to the Church in the United States, hope Theological College believes that this moment of crisis can become is needed as the Church faces the consequences of its history of Theological College participates in the mission a moment a grace, a new beginning, allowing the Church to move sexual abuse and coverups. Shock, anger, discouragement, feelings and responsibility of the bishops to provide into the future promising greater accountability, transparency and of betrayal and distrust toward those in positions of authority all for the people of God wise and holy priests care, especially for the most vulnerable. close to the heart of Christ and consumed in permeate this present moment in the Church’s history. At this cru- his work of salvation. In affiliation with The cial moment, Theological College renews its commitment to be a Sincerely yours in Christ, Catholic University of America, Theologi- community of hope preparing a new generation of diocesan priests cal College assists seminarians in the task of who hope in the Lord, who will renew their strength, who will run vocational discernment and in the prepara- Cover Image: and not grow weary, who will walk and never tire, who will protect tion for priestly life and ministry at the dioc- every man and woman, who will open up a horizon of hope and A centennial gift to the seminary from the United States Sulpicians, this one-of-a-kind Reverend Gerald McBrearity, P.S.S. (’73) esan level, particularly as experienced in the Holy Family mosaic icon by acclaimed artist Rita Mandolini of Rome was received at let a ray of light break through the heavy clouds that darken this Rector United States. the Alumni Day 2018 celebration (see page 5). present moment in our Church’s history.

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Ordinations 2018 Priestly Ordinations During May and June, 10 seminarians of the Theological College Class of 2018 were ordained to the priesthood for eight different di- oceses: Jonathan Demma and Maurice Moon for Fort Worth; Joseph Boykow for Paterson; Carlos Limongi for New York; Wade Bass and Stephen Ingram for Dallas; Jeffrey Chichester for Rochester; Rhett Williams for Charleston; and Andrew Clyne for Washington, D.C.

Rev. Louis Masi (B ’14), far left, and Rev. Carlos Limongi, to the front right of Cardinal Rev. Joseph Boykow takes the chalice from Bishop Arthur Seratelli at his ordination Timothy Dolan, were ordained with others from the Archdiocese of New York on in Paterson on May 26. May 26.

Rev. Jeffrey Chichester (Rochester) confers a blessing on his newly ordained Rev. Jonathan Demma, left, and Rev. Maurice Moon were ordained by Bishop Rev. Rhett William was ordained by bishop Robert E. Guglielmone in Charleston Bishop Barry Knestout imposes hands on Nick Redmond during his ordination on classmate Rev. Wade Bass after ordination on June 2. Michael Olson on May 19 for the Diocese of Fort Worth. on June 8. June 2 while TC’s Deacon Chris Masla (left) looks on.

Rev. Henri Chaix, a seminarian at TC during the Spring 2016 semester, was ordained Rev. Stephen Ingram was ordained by Bishop Edward Burns in Dallas on May 26. Rev. Wade Bass with Bishop Michael Olson (’89) at his ordination May 26 for the Andrew Clyne was ordained for the Archdiocese of Washington on June 16. in Bordeaux, France, on June 24. Diocese of Dallas, presided by Bishop Edward Burns.

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Ordinations 2018 Centennial Celebration and Alumni Day Seminarian By Rev. Mr. Michael Russo Reflection on Diaconate Ordinations Fourth Theology, Archdiocese of Washington the Centennial From April to November, 15 TC seminar- As Theological Col- ians from nine dioceses were ordained to The annual gathering of alumni at Theological College is a chance for remembrance lege enters its second the transitional diaconate: Walter Genito for and celebration. This year’s event provided a privileged opportunity to mark the end century, it is worth re- New York; Christopher Masla and Cassidy of the centennial celebration of Theological College. Faculty, staff, and seminarians flecting on the impact Stinson for Richmond; David Roman for spent the past year planning a special effort to mark this important milestone in the life the of the work of the Bridgeport; Anthony Federico for Hartford; of the seminary. Invitations were sent to many friends and partners of TC in addition Sulpician Fathers who Brendan Dawson, Timothy Deely, David J. to alumni. The response was overwhelming. This year’s Centennial Celebration and began and continue Egan, and Mingwei Li for Pittsburgh; Stefan Alumni Day was the largest event held at TC in the past 50 years. to form young men for the priesthood. The Megyery, Patrick Mullan, and Michael Russo The day began with a morning talk by Robert J. Wicks, a renowned psychologist end-of-centennial celebration book I helped for Washington, D.C.; Ramiro J. Regalado and spiritual writer. Wicks spoke to alumni about his book, Night Call: Embracing produce, Celebrating the Century­ — Wel- for Corpus Christi; Nye (Joseph) Wiley for Compassion and Hope in a Troubled World. His talk focused on ways the priest coming the Future, offers this opportunity for Wheeling-Charleston; and Matthew Browne can handle stress and live in peace, especially when facing ministerial challenges. reflection on a mission that has impacted men for Rockville Centre. Many alumni found the talk and ensuing question-and-answer session greatly throughout the country over the past century, edifying in this time of struggle in the life of the Church. The talk was followed by a Deacon David Roman with his family after his ordination. and in turn has contributed to the Church “State of the Seminary” update and society across the United States. We are and lunch with the rector, grateful for the countless men and women Father McBrearity. who have dedicated and continue to dedicate The main highlight of the day their lives to the formation of those who will was Mass in the Crypt Church serve the people of God as priests. We thank of the Basilica of the National God for his trust in them and their zeal and Shrine of the Immaculate courage in building upon the foundation laid Conception. Bishop John Barres by those that came before them. of Rockville Centre and TC We are also thankful for the ordinary men alumnus of the Class of 1989 with ordinary gifts who have accepted God’s was the celebrant and homilist. call to accomplish his extraordinary mission. The bishop reminded all present Although the times have changed, our faith of the words of Father Olier: remains strong, hope constant, love renewed, “The heart of the priest must and the mission of Theological College and be as large as the Church.” He the priesthood of Jesus Christ unchanged. then spoke directly to his fellow At Theological College, each seminarian alumni, saying, “Thank you for is invited to take responsibility by being the From left, Deacons Kyle O’Connor (B ‘14 ), Chris Masla, and Cassidy Stinson with Bishop Barry Knestout on May 19. The Class of 2018 returned to celebrate Alumni Day 2018. your fraternal spirit and charity agent of his own formation, which requires and the little daily ways that we an open and honest attitude. In collabora- call each other, share a pastoral insight, and support a brother in these painful times.” He tion, the guidance of the formation faculty spoke of the Holy Spirit sending “tongues of flame” down to help the Church in need. and spiritual directors at Theological College The bishop then turned to the example of the now-beatified Oscar Romero: fosters the ability to receive and grow in for- “Archbishop Romero provides a shining example of hope in a time of turmoil and mation to the extent that one is open to it, trouble in both the Church and society. Archbishop Romero showed the world how to become the best possible priest, with the a successor of the Apostles should lead.” He ended his homily declaring that now heart of Christ, for the diocese he will serve. was the time to move forward following Saint Oscar Romero’s example: “We ask his As TC steps forward into a new phase of its intercession for the healing of survivors of clergy sexual abuse and a new and powerful history, we celebrate the past and give thanks experience of Church reform grounded in holiness, mission, and a commitment to to God. Looking toward the future, we trust dramatic missionary growth.” and pray that God’s work may continue to be Following the Mass, alumni, guests, faculty, and seminarians gathered in the Basilica done in this part of the vineyard of the United for a reception, replete with an orchestral quartet. Guests then made their way across States. May Mary, Seat of Wisdom, guide Michigan Avenue to Theological College. TC’s kitchen staff, working with a team of our seminary as it continues to form men seminarians, prepared and served a fantastic meal. The dinner started with a video for the priesthood after the heart of her Son, summarizing the 2017 centennial book, Ecce Quam Bonum: A History of Theological Jesus Christ. College. At the end of dinner, on behalf of the United States Sulpicians, the Provincial Superior, Very Rev. John Kemper, P.S.S., presented the seminary with a one-of a-kind Charles Silvas Holy Family mosaic icon by acclaimed artist Rita Mandolini of Rome (see cover photo). Second Theology Father McBrearity then presented Portland’s Father Frank Murray, Class of 1981, Seminarian for the Diocese of Corpus Christi Deacon Walter Genito with the Archdiocese of New York’s Auxiliary Bishop John O’Hara, Vice-Rector Fr. Nguyen, P.S.S, and Rector Fr. McBrearity, P.S.S., at the April 7 with the Alumnus Lifetime Service Award. In highlighting his exemplary 40-year ordination in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. ministry to God’s Church, the award was given to Father Murray “in recognition of

4 The Crossroads Fall 2018 5 Community News Community News a lifetime of outstanding priestly service as a humble and collegial C. Selner, P.S.S., Endowed Chair for Sacred Music and Liturgy. The missionary disciple and educator in the tradition of the priests of The Rev. John C. Selner, P.S.S. goal of this campaign is $1.5 million. The funds raised will become St. Sulpice.” A very large contingent of Father Murray’s friends Endowed Chair for Sacred part of the Endowed Chair and will cover the costs associated with About Rev. John and family from Maine attended the celebration, including Bishop providing formation in sacred music and liturgy at Theological C. Selner, P.S.S. Robert Deeley of Portland (Basselin Class of 1968). College for generations to come. Music and Liturgy Musician, composer, writ- Following Father Murray’s moving speech of gratitude, Father By Rev. Gerald McBrearity, P.S.S. er, and director of music, Kemper, acting as chair of the Theological College Board of Trustees, About the Endowment Father John Selner arrived launched the Rev. John S. Selner, P.S.S., Endowed Chair for Sacred • One hundred percent of your gift will go to the Endowed Chair “The aim and final end of all music should be none at Theological College in Music and Liturgy campaign. Its goal is to build the musical and thanks to the U.S. Province of the Society of St. Sulpice, which 1956, where he served liturgical formation of seminarians in TC’s second century. After this other than the glory of God and the refreshment is underwriting the cost of the campaign. for 11 years as musician unveiling, Catholic University President John Garvey, also gazing • This Endowed Chair will greatly alleviate the strain on the of the soul.” and spiritual director for toward the future, encouraged all present to continue their prayerful annual operating budget of Theological College. — Johann Sebastian Bach seminarians. During his and courageous formation and ministry during these tumultuous • The hope of the Board of Trustees is to reach our goal and last five years at Theolog- times. The evening concluded with remarks and a benediction from establish this Endowed Chair for Sacred Music and Liturgy ical College, he served as Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United to both honor Rev. John C. Selner, P.S.S., and to ensure the vice-rector. At the same States. The Archbishop described the evening as “truly awesome.” highest quality of musical and liturgical formation of candidates time, he was an associate professor at The Catholic University This Centennial Celebration and Alumni Day was an evening of preparing for ordained ministry at Theological College. of America and was music director at the National Shrine of the firsts. It is the first time that Theological College has made a concerted As Theological College moves into a second century of service, Immaculate Conception. In 1969, Father Selner retired from effort to gather a large group of alumni, Sulpicians (including three I ask you to join with me in making a gift/pledge to the John Selner active seminary ministry and returned to Nazareth, Mich., to former rectors), Catholic University leadership, and Archdiocese Endowed Chair. This gift will secure the wonderful and inspiring the Sisters of Saint Joseph, his teachers so many years earlier. of Washington leaders under its roof. The event highlighted the musical and liturgical programs at TC. Thank you for your consid- He continued to serve as chaplain at the retirement home of the close relationship between these constituencies and the Basilica of eration of this important initiative. Information on participating in sisters until his death on November 20, 1992, at the age of 88. the National Shrine and the Dominican House of Studies. It was the campaign is found on the back cover of this issue. also the first time that a student planning team of seminarians was At right, TC donor and Advisory Board member Jonathon Smith with his wife Hiroko, established (Matthew Browne of Rockville Centre, Michael Russo of enjoying the post-Mass Alumni Day reception with Very Rev. John Kemper, P.S.S. Washington, Michael Kieler of Saint Augustine, and Charles Silvas (center), chair of the Theological College Board of Trustees, and Father McBrearity. of Corpus Christi) – this team began its work with the staff for this event in the early spring. As guests and alumni left the dinner, they In Psalm 96, we find the invitation, “Sing to the Lord a new song; Centennial spanned decades. We worked together, we played together, and received the publication, Celebrating the Century­­ — Welcoming sing to the Lord, all you lands. Sing to the Lord; bless His name; an- we studied together. I remember countless hours spent reading the Future. This booklet highlights the history of TC and the four nounce his salvation, day after day. Tell His glory among the peoples, Congratulations and comparing notes and discussing class lectures. I can even dimensions of its formation program, as well as its myriad support- His wondrous deeds.” Throughout the past 100 years, Theological remember studying for Monsignor Ellis’ exam together with my ers. The entire evening offered a unique communal opportunity to College has invited its seminarians to sing to the Lord and bless His from Our Deans friends at Theological College. These connections served as bright celebrate all that TC has achieved and to pray for the launch of a name, day after day. At each celebration of the Eucharist and each lights even during the difficult times of seminary formation. fruitful second century of forming priests after the heart of Jesus. Very Rev. Mark Morozowich, S.E.O.D. These early experiences form my vision of Theological College. time the community prays the Liturgy of the Hours, participates in Dean of Theology and Associate Professor of Liturgical In those days, I did not think that I would ever come back to The For a copy of Celebrating the Century — Welcoming the Future Benediction, gathers for the Stations of the Cross during the season Studies and Sacramental Theology of Lent, celebrates an ordination, and at every major community Catholic University of America as a professor. However, in God’s and/or Ecce Quam Bonum: A History of Theological College, grace and his love and mercy, I was able to go to Rome to engage celebration, Theological College has sung to the Lord, blessed His As the Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies of email [email protected] or call (202) 756-4914. in doctoral studies and then finally to return to the United States name, and declared for all the world God’s wondrous deeds. The Catholic University of America, I am privileged to be able and accept a position here at The Catholic University of America. For 100 years, Theological College has taught its seminarians to collaborate with the Sulpicians in their ministry of forming It is such a distinct privilege and honor to teach seminarians and the importance of music in the liturgy as one of the most profound men for the priesthood of the Catholic Church in the University’s to work as the Dean of the School of Theology and Religious and effective means available to give God thanks and praise. And seminary, Theological College. On behalf of our entire faculty, Studies, to continue this long-standing tradition of theological throughout all of history, the greatest composers have reflected on I extend our heartfelt congratulations on this one-hundred- excellence. I work together with my colleagues to help provide the power of music. Beethoven wrote that “music is the mediation year jubilee! between the life of the senses and the life of spirit.” Finally, the writer, My relationship with Theological College began during my Aldous Huxley, wrote that “after silence, that which comes nearest seminary years. I started my theological studies for the priesthood to expressing the inexpressible is music.” These themes have been in 1986 while living in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary at an integral part of the formation of generations of seminarians, the top of Harewood Road. Having just completed the program at leading them in and through music to a heightened contemplative St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Stamford, Connecticut, awareness of God’s action in their lives and to a deepened aware- I was inspired by the great possibilities that lay before me at ness of the need to share this religious experience with others. The The Catholic University of America and the School of Theology transforming power of liturgical music has for generations drawn and Religious Studies. When I first met my classmates during priesthood candidates into a deeper appreciation for God’s action Orientation, I was in awe of the more than 50 new seminarians, in their lives and a deeper compassion for those who yearn for such most of whom were from Theological College. They were from The head table at the Alumni Day Centennial Celebration dinner, clockwise from a religious experience. Alaska, Washington, Baltimore, Texas, and even Hawaii. Truly, front left: Bishop John Barres; Matthew Browne (4-T, Rockville Centre); Deacon Anthony Federico (4-T, Hartford); Rev. Frank Murray, Alumnus Lifetime Service Award As Theological College begins its second century of service to the the entire United States was represented. This first encounter recipient; Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.; Catholic Catholic Church in our nation, the Board of Trustees would like developed over the years and led to many friendships that have Father Mark Morozowich relaxes with Father McBrearity at TC’s annual September University President John Garvey; Jean Garvey; and Father McBrearity. to celebrate this milestone with the establishment of the Rev. John Faculties Appreciation reception in Olier Hall.

6 The Crossroads Fall 2018 7 Community News Community News world-class theological formation. I trust that this intellectual witness of their lives, the saints offer seminarians a glimpse of what sexual abuse, it’s that the men involved were not living a healthy formation provides the tools and elements for their tomorrows. is possible for them, unlike the subjects of Brady’s most renowned Holding on to Hope: priestly ministry. They were lost, sick, and able to do appalling things I hope that we can find new opportunities for young men to grow studio portraits. Moreover, the saints depicted by Father Gray are not to the most vulnerable. Why were they allowed to be ordained? … in understanding their faith and to build bonds of friendship to only models to emulate but also friends, able to advocate on behalf A Reflection on Clerical Abuse What led them to abuse and sin in the ways they did? … Those are foster common work for the kingdom of God. of those who seek their help. It is surely fitting that the residents of in the Church big, complicated, messy questions. I don’t have answers for those, the College be reminded of the saints as they walk to breakfast or On behalf of our faculty, please accept our congratulations and By Rev. Matthew Gworek (’16) and there probably are no good ones. What I do have an answer thanksgiving for all the achievements of the past 100 years. We class or compline. for is what I experienced at Theological College. I am partial, all the same, to the few old group photographs pledge our common efforts to work together in shaping the next We’ve heard The priests and formation team were tasked with getting to know 100 years. May they be blessed and may we rejoice in the work of still hanging on the walls (or brought out for display on special us, recognizing our strengths and weaknesses, learning who we the future priests, the laborers of God’s vineyard, for years to come. occasions) of past residents of TC. If you look very closely at one tragic things. were and what made us tick. Through spiritual direction, advising, of these, you will sometimes find gazing back at you a youthful Stories of unthinkable, criminal intellectual work, and spending time with us, they got to know each version of someone you recognize, someone who had gone on to acts. Ways in which our Church seminarian to help him become a better priest someday or make John C. McCarthy, wear a bishop’s miter, say, or had a distinguished academic career. and its leaders have failed the decision that he wasn’t ready or fit for this life of delicate work Ph.D. When you make such a discovery, you cannot help but be struck again and again, committing and ministry. It was an intricate process of discernment, working Dean of the School of by the fact that the passage of time has put you in position to know or allowing suffering and mis- together to try and truly follow God’s will in choosing priests who Philosophy and Associate things about their lives that they could not possibly have known on treatment. There’s no excuse for would lovingly care for God’s people. Professor of Philosophy the day the photo was taken. In the oldest photos, however, those what happened to so many men, Especially since the revelations of abuse in 2002, this whole process that date back to the first decades of the seminary, the prospects of women, and most especially has included an amplified focus on topics such as proper boundaries, Mathew Brady is justly famous recognizing anyone are slim. Like the soldiers Brady documented children who have been abused. sexual health, and emotional maturity, and we were regularly asked for his studio portraits of Pres- in Civil War camps and battlefields and hospitals, the priests and There’s no thing that can be said. to consider what it meant to be a healthy individual: physically, ident Lincoln, Generals Grant seminarians assembled in the oldest group portraits of the semi- No apologetic, well-crafted mentally, spiritually, and sexually. I’ll admit, there were times when Dean John McCarthy extending and Lee, Frederick Douglass, nary led lives that are now almost totally hidden from human view. response that can take away we’d walk into yet another conversation or conference to discuss congratulations to Basselin graduates the pain. at the May diploma ceremony in TC’s and other leading figures of Unlike Brady’s soldiers, though, these cassocked figures testify by sexuality, and I’d be irritated, thinking, “We already talked about Mary Seat of Wisdom Chapel. the Civil War era. Brady’s pho- their very anonymity to the Christian belief, at once sobering and Because of that, the impulse this. Why do we have to do it again?” It just felt excessive. And yet, tographs of the good and the hopeful, that every human life, past, present, and future, is fully might be to throw up our hands and just quit, giving up on our looking back on it, that’s the point. That’s the point because there great have done much to enhance our appreciation of that de- known to God, and to Him alone. What I most appreciate about bishops, our priests, our Church. And to be honest, that impulse is will never be a “too many times” for talking about what’s okay and fining moment in our nation’s history. Yet we are also indebted the old seminary portraits, in short, is their power to remind each … understandable. When faced with such darkness, such a twisting what’s not. Or a “too often” for driving home the importance of to Brady for the countless photographs he took out in the field. one of us of the truth about our own situation. of who we as a Church are supposed to be, the instinct to run might protecting children. Or a “too thorough” when it comes to making Especially striking are his many group portraits of people oth- “The Church,” T. S. Eliot writes in his “Choruses from ‘The Rock’,” seem reasonable. sure that the heinous sins of abuse, cover up, clericalism, or igno- erwise unknown to us: the crew of a gunboat casually arrayed “must be forever building, and always decaying, and always being As painful as it’s been for me, though, to see the darkness that’s rance are not repeated. on its deck, a mutton-chopped general flanked by staff officers, restored.” In their accumulation over the decades, the seminary’s happened in this Church that I love, there’s been one thing that’s If forcing seminarians to hear and think about proper sexuality, a regimental drum corps standing erectly before their tents, a com- group portraits, replaced in more recent years by a montage of helped me not run or give up, and that one thing is hope. Hope for mental health, boundaries, and protection means that even a single pany of infantrymen in a trench before Petersburg. What was on “headshots,” also attest to this “forever.” They attest, in other words, our Church, for our future, for our Pope, our bishops, our priests, child won’t be abused in the future, then there’s no doubt that it’s the the minds of these men, one wonders, as they steadied themselves to the ongoing life of the Church and to its unchanging mission to our deacons, and all our leaders. Hope, too, for the men, women, necessary thing to do. That’s what happened at Theological College. for posterity? What became of them all? How well would each play the world, despite the fact that the Church is also, as Eliot writes, and children in our pews. And that’s what gives me hope. his part in the war? And if he chanced to survive, how did he fare “forever decaying within and attacked from without.” God alone That hope comes from Jesus Christ, who from the very begin- It’s tragic that this wasn’t always done in the past and that, as a thereafter? To raise such questions is only to hint at what it means knows all of the contributions the graduates of Theological College ning reached out to those who had been mistreated. It’s a hope that result, horrific abuse took place and situations were unacceptably to say that in the great majority of cases, the lives of those Brady have made over the course of the last century to the building of His throughout our history has helped faithful men and women endure handled. But as heartbroken as that makes me, it doesn’t deter my photographed during the years 1861 to 1865 are an impenetrable Church, but we can be sure that they constitute the hidden glory struggles and tragedies of all kinds, from outside and inside the hope for the future or dissuade my confidence that the next gener- mystery. of the seminary. Church. And it’s the hope that I hold onto now as tightly as I can. ation of the Church will be more prepared to listen, learn, and do Over the past several years, the corridors and common rooms of Together with the School of Theology and Religious Studies of The I also know, however, that a priest saying, “Have hope! Jesus will whatever we can to stop abuse and injustice. Theological College have accorded a growing prominence to the Catholic University of America, it has been the great privilege of the make it okay!” can sound hollow, trite, or just cliché. Because, at As a young priest, there are countless things I’ve yet to encounter, art of portraiture. The artist responsible for the College’s newest School of Philosophy to assist Theological College in its formational times, in moments like this one, we need something a little more but I do know what I experienced in seminary: a place that pushed portraits is not, like Brady, a layman but a Sulpician priest, and not work for the past hundred years, and so share, in some small way, concrete and specific to point to and say: “That is why I have hope.” me and those around me to become more integrated, healthy indi- a photographer but a painter, which is as needs be because Sulpician in its true glory. On the occasion of its centenary, and on behalf For me, that concrete and specific something is the experience viduals who could build up a Church that would be and do better Father Peter Wm. Gray’s monumental subjects are not statesman of the faculty and staff of the School of Philosophy, I would like to I’ve had as a young priest and, especially, as a seminarian. in the future. That’s what we must do. Together as men and women, and generals from a single defining moment in our nation’s history, express a word of gratitude first and foremost to the graduates of I attended Theological College at The Catholic University clergy and laity, we need to respond with loving prayer, action, and but Christian saints, most of whom lived well before the invention Theological College for all they have done over the past century in of America for six years, beginning in 2010. In many ways, it was change. I believe we will. I believe we will work to better protect our of the camera. Gray’s portraits remind TC’s seminarians of men and service to the Church and her people. We are grateful, as well, to a wonderful time. It certainly wasn’t perfect, but it was a period children and every single child of God. I believe it, and I have hope. women who lived at various times and in various places but who the faculty and staff of TC for the spirit of collaboration they have of great maturing and growing in my faith. In that time, we were Because I’ve seen the beginnings of the change that’s taking place all served and serve the universal Church. so often demonstrated over the years. May the Lord welcome all challenged as seminarians to become integrated, healthy priests, in our seminaries, in our priests, and in all the men and women Graphic reminders of the saints are so integral a part of the deceased alumni of the College into the company of the saints, and much of what we did was focused on the four pillars of priest- of our Church. Christian tradition that one can scarcely imagine a seminary without may He grant all of the living associated with the place the grace ly formation: human formation, spiritual formation, intellectual them. The images of Peter and Paul, Patrick and Aloysius, Agnes, to remain faithful to the tasks he has entrusted to us, and may He formation, and pastoral formation. The idea was pretty simple. If This reflection, in its entirety, was recorded by Salt + Light Catholic Thérèse, Karol, and the other holy men and women that grace the continue for generations to come to raise up from this house of you’ve been well formed in those four areas, then you’re set up to Media Foundation and first aired as a blog post on August 23, 2018. public spaces in Theological College serve as a kind of confirmation formation many good and holy priests. live out a healthy priestly ministry. Rev. Matthew Gworek is a priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford who of the goodness of a life devoted wholeheartedly to Christ. In the If there’s one thing that’s certain in what has come out about clerical is currently working as an intern at Salt + Light.

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Communion for sick people in remote locations. For some, it was This past summer, I had the privilege of leading a team of four Summer Ministry Reflections possibly their last opportunity to receive the sacraments. We are college students on a mission of evangelization. The other teach- For seminarians in formation, summer is a time to reflect and regroup, work on theses, commit to lan- grateful to Father Hy for his time and also to the delegates who are ers and I were the inaugural team of a new summer program guage-immersion experiences, volunteer at Catholic youth camps, and/or get involved with various keenly aware of the needs of their neighbors and who sacrificed in my diocese called Totus Tuus. This program is essentially aspects of parish life under the mentorship of a model pastor — from vacation Bible school to adult those days of “missioning,” which they otherwise would have spent Catholic and unabashedly enjoyable. It is simple, cheap, and effective meeting the pressing needs of their farms and homes. in spreading a love for Jesus and his mother, Mary. Its five pillars are faith formation; from training altar servers to assisting at liturgies. For those who have entered the The people of Honduras struck us as beautiful in their generosity. the Eucharist, Marian devotion, catechetical instruction, vocational master’s level theologate program, summer placements are decided with the vocations director and Wherever we went, they provided us with the best that they had: discernment, and fun. It was designed by a seminarian in Kansas and the bishop of each diocese. For Basselin scholars and those in pre-theology, parish assignments may slaughtering and cooking their own poultry, providing other meals has spread to almost 50 dioceses in the United States and Canada. not be required by most dioceses, though seminarians at this level who are not writing theses full time that were extravagant by Honduran standards, offering us coffee Because the program is especially suited for small parishes without seek out fulfilling ministries with the help of their advisors. Below,The Crossroads takes a look at a small and bananas, or simply giving us the nicest places to sit down in a large budget, it was brought to the Diocese of Portland. In our first their homes. On one mission, during which we slept in the chapel, summer, we traveled to six parishes across the state of Maine and sampling of summer placements among students at Theological College. a family lent us their mattresses so that we would not have to sleep worked with over 375 children and youth — from first graders to on the floor. After they left for the night, one long-term missionary recent high school graduates. The program ran in two parts, with commented to me quietly, “They will probably be sleeping on the the younger kids coming during the day and the high schoolers Honduras: floor tonight.” It was tremendously humbling that, despite all their coming to evening sessions. Beauty and Need poverty, the Honduran people provided us with much more than The program’s curriculum always presents two themes which By Michael Kieler, Second Theologian, and Justin Motes, we could give them. change cyclically every year. This year, the two themes were the Second Basselin, Diocese of St. Augustine As men in formation for the priesthood, God is not calling us to Luminous Mysteries and the Creed. The program began every day simply accept the Church as we find it. Pope Francis continually with prayer, games, and engaging songs. There were four classes each urges us to be “mission-oriented ... to go forth and in this way to day, the first always being a new mystery of the rosary and the rest Our mission trip was spent with the Missioners of Christ, a lay elicit a positive response from all those whom Jesus summons to following the theme of the Creed. There were always breaks with organization of Catholic missionaries that originated in the United friendship with himself” (Evangelii Gaudium, 27). We are called to snacks, games, and more songs between each class. The high point States and has been present in Honduras for more than 16 years. “pour out” ourselves in missionary service, to use the words of the of each day was the holy sacrifice of the Mass. The teachers and I They were essentially recruited by brothers from the Franciscan Apostle (cf. 2 Tim. 4:6). Our experience this summer has helped would prepare the kids each day for Mass by explaining parts of Friars of the Renewal in order to meet a great pastoral need in increase the desire within us to give everything to the mission, after it to them, helping them to understand how to participate, and by their neighborhood in the Honduran city of Comayagua. Carol the example of Him who gives Himself for us all. inspiring them with stories of saints who loved the Mass. Each day, a Restaine, servant leader of the Missioners’ community, recounted different grade would have the opportunity to go to confession and to us that on first arriving she found the neighborhood ridden with experience God’s mercy. We prayed the Angelus and a decade of gang violence and incredibly dangerous. Thanks be to God, and to Totus Tuus: the rosary each day with the kids, which were always prayed at the His instruments in the Missioners and the Franciscan Brothers, Spreading a Love for Jesus and Mary beginning and end of each class. The teachers and I strove to be an their work in the neighborhood gradually helped to bring peace By Liam Gallagher example to the children by following the motto of Pope Saint John and healing there. Now it is a safer place, and some of the gang Second Basselin, Diocese of Portland Paul II of totally giving ourselves to Jesus through Mary. members have left their previous lives and are now very religious. The high school program consisted of games, talks, and prayer. During our time in Honduras, mission work expanded far beyond Each night we would begin with a game, like volley-dodge the city limits of Comayagua. The Missioners strive to meet Christ’s (a combination of volleyball and dodgeball), give a few talks, and “Great Commission” (cf. Matt. 28:19), which was reiterated by the end with night prayer. One night a week, we would have adoration Second Vatican Council, “to reveal and to communicate the love and confession with the teens. Our last night with them would be of God to all men and nations” (Ad Gentes, 10). For us, that meant a fun night, which we usually spent playing “shaving cream wiffle traveling with the Missioners into very remote mountain commu- ball.” I had the opportunity to speak to many teens about vocations, nities, which sometimes only receive a priest for Mass once per especially about the priesthood and religious life, while providing month or even less. A single parish, usually in a small city, is typically them with a concrete example of joyfully following that call. surrounded by many satellite chapels in outlying mountain villages. Bringing this program to parishes week after week was the most In one case, a single priest was responsible for 45 communities! difficult and most enriching thing I have ever done. It was difficult As a result of the dispersion of communities and shortage of in that it was a full day of work which began at 8 a.m., with morn- priests, certain “Delegates of the Word” have been appointed by the ing prayer and the rosary, and ended at 10 p.m., once all the high Michael Kieler, left, and Justin Motes with TC vice-rector, Father Hy Nguyen. pastors, under whose parochial domain the villages fall, to read the schoolers had left. The program was also difficult because working Scriptures on Sunday, preach, and fulfill other ministerial needs. with kids of any age requires a lot of energy. However, it was also Latin America is a land of contrasts. Beautiful, colonial-style churches Essentially, these delegates are the spiritual backbones of their com- incredibly fun and rewarding. There is no better feeling than teaching are juxtaposed with dirty back alleys and homes on the verge of munities. Without fail and in every town, the delegates were the ones the hypostatic union to third and fourth graders and realizing that collapse; picturesque countrysides and farmland with air pollution to coordinate our schedules for the mission, receive us at the chapel they are interested in it, are able to understand it, and want to know and piles of trash on the sides of highways. Everything seems to cry, (and often in their own homes), and guide us during our daily home more about how Jesus could be both God and man. The feedback simultaneously, “beauty” and “need.” During this past summer, the visits. During our third mission, we were blessed to have our own forms that students and parents filled out were wonderful to read. two of us were assigned to Honduras to briefly experience mission- vice-rector, Father Hy Nguyen, P.S.S., join us in a town called Santa As one eighth grader in Scarborough put it, “This was, without a ary life. Throughout our seven weeks in the country, we were most María to provide the people with Mass, anointing, and confession. doubt, the best part of my summer!” I could not agree more. touched precisely by the beauty of the people whom we encountered, One morning, we spent four hours straight in the hot sun trekking up and down mountains so that Father Hy could anoint and provide Liam Gallagher reads to young participants in the Church’s popular Totus Tuus camp a beauty which was only accentuated by their neediness. program in Maine’s Diocese of Portland.

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IPF: to satisfy them Himself. I was invited, however, to trust His wisdom standing of the goals for peace and unity that the Holy See strives of rigorous study, a life of comradery with our fellow seminarians, and providence, which often vary from my own vision or expecta- to achieve. My life as a seminarian has helped me to appreciate the or a life in which we are hyper-concentrated on our spiritual ex- Listening to the Voice of God tions. For example, in letting go of my own dream of working on my grace of God as he moves us to seek unity through both secular ercises — as we are accustomed to in seminary — but rather a life By James Buttner car by myself at home, I saw that this desire was an opportunity to and spiritual things which draw people together, and which were primarily dedicated to the people of God, in the service of whom First Theologian, Diocese of Syracuse invite others to enjoy this hobby with me, and I was able to invite so evident at the U.N. Take soccer, for example. During my summer we will dedicate our lives. To be clear, our study, our social life, and some fellow students I work with in Campus Ministry here at The assignment, I witnessed how soccer brought the world together at our spiritual practices are good in themselves but should have as Catholic University of America to join me to do a brake job. This the U.N. The 2018 FIFA World Cup inserted great joy into the hectic their ultimate end the fulfillment of God’s will in the shepherding proved to be an occasion to spend time with the students and get life of the U.N., as delegates and ambassadors gathered together to of God’s people as parish priests. Therefore, the parish assignment to know them better, as well as teach them how disc brakes work! watch the soccer games. is invaluable to seminarians preparing for priesthood. IPF played the crucial role of creating an environment of prayer On a deeper level, and despite the busy schedule, there was not a This past summer, I had the privilege of serving Sacred Heart and discernment where I was able to renounce the voices of fear day that went by without putting God first. At the Holy See Mission, Parish, a suburban parish in Bowie, Maryland, alongside the pastor, that had been bothering my father and me. Through daily prayer, the staff and interns prayed mid-morning prayer together with Father Ron Potts. The parishioners are faithfully dedicated to serving discussion-based classes focused on priestly identity and spirituality, Permanent Observer Archbishop Bernadito Auza, the Apostolic the parish and some of the families have done so for generations. an eight-day Ignatian silent retreat, and weekly spiritual direction, I Nuncio there. The words, “O God, come to my assistance; Lord, The parish is also the site of some major Catholic history for the spent the summer listening to the voice of God speak to my heart. make haste to help me,” resonated with the Holy See Mission’s work chapel in which daily Mass is held is where John Carroll was elected TC seminarians who participated in the Institute for Priestly Formation program in It was in that place of peace and inner tranquility that I was able to of bringing the Catholic Church’s experience of humanity to the U.N. the first bishop of the United States. The chapel also overlooks a Omaha this past summer. James Buttner is at the center-back of the group. surrender my own self-fashioned dreams to God and offer those After the staff and interns prayed, we were sent into the Holy cemetery where generations of families are buried alongside their fundamental desires of my heart to Him — desires for happiness, See’s multilateral work at the U.N. During my two-month summer loved ones. There is a clear sense of history pervading the parish, a During winter break of last year, I found myself having a conversation fulfillment, intimacy, and peace. In response, God offered back to me assignment, I worked alongside brilliant, highly educated people history of the Catholic faith passed along over multiple generations, with my father during a family hike in the woods near our home all those secondary desires (to work on cars, to spend time outdoors, from all over the world. I attended U.N. meetings, cultural events a clear history of how God has worked in the lives of the people at in Camillus, N.Y. He was sharing his concern that the diocesan to be in community), but they were purified and transformed into sponsored by the U.N., and wrote daily reports for the Holy See Sacred Heart. However, the most beautiful thing I noticed during priesthood might not be a good fit for me because he didn’t see it something better and more beautiful than my own imagination Mission. My main assignment was with one of the U.N. organs my time at the parish was the fact that each former pastor, at the as being compatible with my strong interests in being outdoors, could have ever fabricated. Most importantly, I learned that I have called the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which deals end of his life, wished to be buried in the cemetery alongside the auto mechanics and cars, and being in community. His concern had a heavenly Father who listens intently to the desires, yearnings, with economic and social issues. I reported on events that discussed people he served. It was in becoming aware of this history of pastoral been at least partially born from observing many diocesan priests fears, and joys of my heart and never tires of responding to them a multitude of topics like migration, human rights, health, and peace love that I was able to make sense of the many clerical scandals that who live alone in rectories, who often suffer from overeating or with His perfect love. It is that knowledge, more than anything else, building. In addition to ECOSOC, I was occasionally assigned to were splashed across the headlines this summer. overdrinking and lack of exercise, and who certainly do not seem which I believe will carry me through all the ups and downs of life, the Security Council, where I learned about the situation in Libya As a man preparing to become a priest for the Archdiocese of to have the time, resources, or interest to pursue a hobby such as leading me always closer to the one place where my restless heart and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Washington, I would not be able to provide a full account, and it car maintenance. will find true peace. In addition to serving at the Holy See Mission, I lived in residence would be rather cowardly, if I were not to address the sex abuse During the hike, the only answer I was able to offer my father was at Holy Family Parish, which was a couple blocks away from the scandals and subsequent cover-ups that were exposed during my the same spiritual life-preserver I had been tightly holding in the U.N. headquarters. Under the supervision and guidance of the summer assignment. What impacted me most was the contrast midst of my own questions: I sincerely believed that I had discerned U.N. Internship: pastor, Rev. Gerald Murray, the parish’s generosity and hospitality between what I encountered at the parish and what I encountered well up to that point, which meant that I was where I was supposed to An Education in Faith and Unity gave me invaluable insight into parish life. in the papers. At the parish, I found a culture of selfless love; in the be. That reality, taken along with the conviction that God genuinely By Jonathan Pham I am tremendously grateful for my experience at the Holy See papers, I found a culture of arrogant self-interest. At the parish, I desired my happiness and fulfillment, meant that I should be able Second Basselin, Diocese of Rockville Centre Mission and the U.N. It was amazing to witness the respect dele- found an atmosphere of mutual respect and honesty; in the papers, to trust that he was leading me toward a life that would not be too gations have for the Holy See Mission. The presence of the Holy I was exposed to an atmosphere of fear and denial. At the parish, confining or constraining with respect to my passions or interests. See at the events was evident. Just as the FIFA World Cup brought I found the example of pastors willing to lay their lives down for But the fears and concerns still lingered. the world together, so too prayer and the faith unite the Holy See their sheep; in the papers, I found priests, and even bishops, willing It was this background narrative that moved me to ask my diocese Mission family to bring the joy of the Gospel into the world. to do violence to their flocks. if I could attend the nine-week seminarian formation program at This summer, I was reminded of just how fulfilling a life of service the Institute for Priestly Formation (“IPF”) in Omaha, Neb., this Sacred Heart Parish: can be by entering into the history of the people of Sacred Heart, past summer. One of the graces of IPF for me was a recognition by getting to know them and learning to love them. I was also Learning to Love reminded of the ways in which the priesthood can be affected by that my vocation is unique, just as is the vocation of every person. By Jonathan Barahona a pathology that leads a man to take advantage of the people en- My vocation – that is, God’s personal invitation and call to me – is Second Theologian, Archdiocese of Washington intended specifically for me and is different than the call that each trusted to his spiritual care and the horrors that spring forth from of my fellow seminarians receives. While God may be calling all The summer is a noteworthy such an illness. These reminders served to purify my intentions as I of us seminarians to be priests, He is not calling us to be the same time in the life of seminarians, reentered seminary life at the outset of the semester and once again priest. God’s call to the priesthood is not an arbitrary decision He for it is a time when we are gen- take on the work of my formation. In short, this summer helped makes because He wants to boost the numbers for clergy in my erally released from our semi- renew a desire in me to become a priest who loves his people to the home diocese of Syracuse. Rather, it is His providential plan for naries and placed in a parish point of death, until the very moment he reaches his grave, always me precisely because it is that path which will allow me to truly assignment by our dioceses conforming his heart to that of the Most Sacred Heart, the Good flourish as the best version of myself. Shepherd. It is love that drives me now, and for this I will always Jonathan Pham with Holy See Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Bernadito Auza. so that we may experience for By showing me that he has very intentionally and thoughtfully ourselves the life of the parish, be grateful to the people of Sacred Heart. called me to this particular path, God revealed to me that there is Jonathan Barahona chats with youth at the life toward which our entire nothing to fear with respect to my father’s original concern. I came This summer, my bishop suggested that I accept an appointment Sacred Heart Parish after Sunday Mass. seminary experience is focused. to believe that my specific desires, passions, and interests were in as an intern at the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to The parish assignment is sup- fact placed in my heart by God, and He desires nothing more than the United Nations in New York City. While there, I grew in under- posed to remind us that we are not preparing ourselves for a life

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Ministry at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine A New Year of Liturgy at Theological College By Rev. Mr. Cassidy Stinson Fourth Theologian, Diocese of Richmond

What does it mean for a semi- The opening of the 2018–19 for- narian to be, as we often say at mation and academic year was Theological College, an “agent of filled with the dynamism of all his own formation”? This year, new beginnings at TC, includ- I have had the opportunity to ing in the area of house liturgy. learn the answer to this question And rightly so, as the Sacred firsthand as I begin a unique Liturgy “is the summit toward pastoral assignment, serving as which the activity of the Church a transitional deacon at the St. is directed and, at the same time, John Paul II National Shrine, it is the font from which all her here in The Catholic University power flows” (Constitution on of America neighborhood. the Sacred Liturgy, 11). David Such pastoral assignments, Lang, director of music, contin- broadly speaking, are a normal ues to inspire and educate the part of the priestly formation community in monthly house for every seminarian in their rehearsals. He also offers the third and fourth theology years. Schola Cantorum (boasting What makes this particular as- more than 25% house mem- signment distinctive, howev- bership) and cantor ministry er, is that for the vast majority and leadership through playing of seminarians, their pastoral the organ and additional instru- training takes place in a local ments appropriate for inclusion parish, replicating as best as in the liturgy. New to TC, Father possible the sort of environment Deacon Cassidy Stinson at the ambo on the altar of the Saint John Paul II Shrine’s Redemptor Hominis Church. Leo Gajardo, P.S.S. (see p. 20), Father Gajardo celebrating Mass on Oct. 5 in honor of Blessed Mary, Image and Mother of the Church. and ministries that a newly or- took the helm as the director dained priest can expect to encounter in their own diocese. women’s group meetings, a monthly young adult event coordinated of liturgy this year, supporting seminarians by encouraging the significance of this initiative: “We come together to pray that Based on this model, launching a new assignment at a location by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, and has recently introduced reflections on Mass readings before celebration of the Eucharist, our liturgical celebrations of Mary, under the various titles in which like the Saint John Paul II National Shrine or the nearby Basilica a series of weekly spiritual formation events and Holy Hours. Of and other initiatives. we venerate her, may lead us to enter more fully into the events of of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception might seem course, pride of place in all of these programs goes to celebrating the In response to the call from Pope Francis and to a request salvation and the mystery of Christ.” counter-intuitive. However, in my case – and that of a growing life and legacy of the saint himself; in addition to the usual feast day presented by seminarians, the faculty designated a day at the outset number of seminarians – I have already had the benefit of extended festivities, this year the Shrine will also be hosting a special series of the semester as a community day of prayer and penance in sol- training in a parish environment thanks to my diocese’s pastoral of talks and liturgies to celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Paul idarity with the victims of clerical sexual abuse. The day included year program. As I approached my last year of formation, I was II’s election to the papacy. celebration of the Eucharist using the orations and readings from hoping to broaden my experience beyond the parish environment During this final year of my priestly formation, I am hoping that the Mass of the Forgiveness of Sins. Purple vestments were worn in which I had already grown so comfortable. As I discussed this this assignment’s unusual mix of an intense liturgical life and diverse and one of the Eucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation was prayed. over the year with my formation advisor, an idea started to emerge catechetical ministries will continue to challenge me in ways that A special community rosary included meditations on the mys- from our conversations: What if the ideal assignment meant to are outside the usual range of options provided in a “typical” parish teries prepared by the USCCB’s Secretariat for Child and Youth continue to form me for parish ministry wasn’t in a parish at all? environment. Already, I find myself continually inspired to take the Protection. There was a meatless menu at all meals, in order to My association with the Saint John Paul II National Shrine has ideas and models I have encountered at the Shrine and think of observe abstinence throughout the day, and all were encouraged lasted throughout my time at Theological College, beginning when ways I might be able to introduce them to the communities of my to observe a fast according to the usual protocol (one full meal and I had the opportunity to serve the first Divine Mercy Sunday Mass own diocese, or to tailor them to their own patrons and spirituality. two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal). Father celebrated in their new chapel space to celebrate the canonization If there is one final lesson I would share from the first months of Gajardo indicated that the faculty’s desire was for the seminary of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII. More recently, to cele- this new experience, it is the value and enormous potential of going community to “join with fellow believers throughout the world in brate Saint John Paul II’s feast day, I joined a group of friends in my outside my comfort zones to be creative in pursuing God’s will for praying for God’s healing for victims of clerical sexual abuse and diocese’s own Richmond Catholic Theater to perform his famous my ministries, whether in determining the course of my seminary for His mercy to forgive and renew us all.” play, The Jeweler’s Shop, at the Shrine. Working with the Shrine staff formation, or in working to build up my home diocese parishes. As the month of October is traditionally dedicated to devotion during this production, I became aware of how many new pastoral As I’ve discovered, sometimes the results are surprising. Perhaps to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the month’s observances included the programs had been launched there in my time away on pastoral year. Pope John Paul II put it best in the words of his inaugural homily: celebration of four Masses taken from the Collection of Masses of As a newly ordained transitional deacon, since September I have the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass formularies used were dedicated TC music director David Lang (standing, at right) and Father Gajardo recently invited “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ.” Mr. Adam Bartlett (right) to TC to discuss liturgical music with them and interested already had the opportunity to involve myself in the life of this to The Blessed Virgin Mary, Image and Mother of the Church; The seminarians. Adam is the president and editor of Illuminare Publications and is remarkable shrine in a number of ways. The Saint John Paul II Shrine Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Creation; Holy Mary, Mother editor of the Lumen Christi Series. He works actively as a composer and conductor of sacred music and Gregorian chant, and teaches, speaks, and writes extensively regularly hosts family catechesis events and retreats, men’s and of Unity; and Holy Mary, the New Eve. Father Gajardo explained on the topics of liturgy and liturgical music.

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The Student Government Association Hispanic Affairs “Christ gives us the method: ‘Come and see’ (Jn 1:26), ‘Follow me’ (Mt 9:9), ‘Remain in me’ (Jn 15:4), and ‘Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations’ (Mt 28:19). The method includes encounter, accompany, community, and send.”

— From Living as Missionary Disciples by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Theological College is committed to forming seminarians prepared to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse cultural environment of the U.S., with particular attention given to ministering to the Hispanic population, which comprises more than 35% of the Catholic Church in America. The Hispanic Affairs Committee, part of the Student Government Association,

Washington’s Auxiliary Bishop Mario Dorsonville celebrated organizes Mass and evening prayer in Spanish, Spanish film nights, Hispanic food and the monthly Spanish Mass at TC on Oct. 16. fellowship gatherings, and tutoring for those who wish to improve their language skills.

From left, Mark Dwyer (3-T, Washington), Social Justice Committee; Deacon R.J. Regalado (4-T, Corpus Christi), Hispanic Affairs Committee; Deacon Anthony Federico (4-T, Hartford), President; James Buttner (1-T, Syracuse), Treasurer; Chris Kelley (2-T, Hartford), Prayer and Worship Committee; and Mark Garrett (3-T, Dallas), Community Life Committee. Not pictured here are Rev. Mr. Timothy Deely (Pittsburgh), Vice President and class representative for Fourth Theology, and the other class representatives: Garrett Bockman (Dallas), Third Theology; Jacob Gruber (Pittsburgh), Second Theology; Austin Hoodenpyle (Fort Worth), First Theology; Peter Bui (Worcester), Pre-Theology; and Santino Ambrosini (San Francisco), Basselin College.

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a very active and ried well into and beyond the round of tournament games played intentional ministry for Theological College seminarians. The SGA, the next day (see story, p. 18). The Fall House Party on October which meets every month, serves the mission of the house in three 19 afforded a much needed respite at the end of midterms, as the of its key dimensions: human, spiritual, and pastoral. men celebrated over a meal of delicious traditional Cuban cuisine The SGA is now supporting a New Evangelization digital media followed by a lively poker game (with Jaime Maldonado-Avilés — group under the leadership of Anthony Ferguson (3-T, Richmond). 3-T, Hartford — emerging as victor). Following Fall House Party The name of the new student group is “The Alberione Project,” tradition, a successful collection was taken up for an important named after Blessed James Alberione. At his beatification, Pope cause —­ this time raising support for those in the Kerala, India, St. John Paul II called him “The First Apostle of the New region. Facing the road ahead to priesthood, Federico commented Evangelization.” The Alberione Project’s mission is to help equip that another highlight this semester was an SGA–sponsored meet- and empower seminarians to use new media effectively. They will ing with psychologists Kim Santora and Caley Arzamarski. Their accomplish this by producing a seminary podcast with its own expertise addressed how to respond in difficult pastoral encounters associated social media accounts. Stay tuned for a report on this — a conversation that has taken place over time with Federico, who exciting initiative in the spring issue of The Crossroads! is Santora’s cousin. The psychologistists’ presentation and ensuing SGA president Deacon Anthony Federico reported on sever- question-and-answer session complemented the October Rector’s al other highlights of the fall semester: The Vianney Cup soccer Conference with Kathleen Galleher (see p. 19), which incisively In celebration of All Saints’ Day (Día de los Santos) and All Souls’ Day (Día de los Fieles Difuntos), the Hispanic Affairs Committee recognized Día de los Muertos during tournament pep rally was “a blast” —­ and though TC was not the addressed this and other important relationship concerns faced by November with this traditional Mexican prayer altar to honor deceased saints and loved ones, and to pray for them and for their intercession. All were also invited to place names in the Book of Remembrance next to the paschal candle, to recall during the month’s Masses those who “have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the champion this year, the exuberant fraternal unity of the rally car- seminarians and priests today. sleep of peace.”

16 The Crossroads Fall 2018 17 Seminarian Life Healthy Living for Priests

Theological College Hosts Annual Vianney Cup Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance By Alex Jiménez de Alcântara By Kathy Galleher, Ph.D. Second Theology, Diocese of Richmond WASHINGTON, D.C. — On One of the extremely positive “Human formation is an integral part of totality: social capacity, sociability, ability September 22, 2018, Theological movements in formation of men to respect others, even those who think differently, the ability to rejoice with friends, College hosted the annual Vi- for priesthood in the past 30 anney Cup soccer tournament, years is a recognition of the im- to enjoy a good soccer game ... these things of which someone thinks, “No, but a in which some 200 seminarians portance of addressing human priest can not ...” Above all it is important for priests to have the human ability to and priests from four different formation — using the wisdom integrate themselves in an educational and harmonious way in the social context. seminaries gathered for friend- and science of psychology to ly competition and fellowship. foster healthier personal devel- ... The ability to be a father is a capacity for fruitfulness, it is the ability to give life Although Theological College opment. These men have to be to others. Integral formation must think of forming for fecundity. This is to respond was overcome by Mount Saint especially well integrated and to the aspect of wholeness.” Mary’s in the championship self-aware to meet the demands game, the team put on a hard- of ministry and serve the people — Pope Francis’ address to seminarians, March 16, 2018 fought performance throughout of God. the entire tournament. Facing Theological College has reg- a new and improved St. Mary’s Twenty-five TC seminarian players from dioceses across the country turned out for Vianney Cup 2018. ularly offered workshops on aspects of sexuality and celibacy, and workshop offered practical insights into how to recognize power- team in the first round, TC suc- two years ago the faculty invited me to collaborate to develop a full differentiated situations, how to stay clear about one’s role, key ways cessfully earned a 1-0 victory to five-year sequence of presentations that would cover the essential to communicate and maintain healthy boundaries, and how to get advance to the finals. In the finals, TC displayed tough determination seminarians, faculty, and friends, also contributed to the team’s components of healthy sexual integration. They are presented in help when they feel they are “in over their head.” and endurance against the usual victors of the Vianney Cup, Mount overall strength. Leading this year’s fan club was Reed Bellingham rector’s conferences twice a year, so there is a consistent opportunity The recent scandals are a sad reminder of how crucial boundaries Saint Mary’s. The final score was 0-1. (3-B, Lafayette), who could be spotted at the pep rally and at for reflection and conversation. are. These lapses in ministerial and pastoral boundaries did great Leading the TC squad was Rev. Mr. DJ Egan (4-T, Pittsburgh), the games with a trumpeting red vuvuzela. Rev. Mr. Pat Mullan The cornerstone of sexual integration is sexual self-awareness harm to those involved and to the Church as a whole. My fervent who served as coach and head team captain. Another key player (4-T, Washington) was, as usual, another notable figure in the and self-acceptance. Although most of us have heard and know hope is that with the kinds of workshops we are providing, we will on the squad was veteran goalkeeper, Rev. Mr. Chris Masla (4-T, club, entertaining the crowds with his comical commentary and that sexuality is good and a gift from God, very often the messages produce a generation of leaders in the Church who can live their Richmond), who made numerous outstanding saves, including a decorous dancing. we received growing up painted a much more negative picture and vows with joy and freedom, and work with sensitivity to boundaries, diving lunge in the final minutes of the first-round game against What made this year’s Vianney Cup particularly great, however, encouraged us to avoid, repress, or ignore this energy. The workshop protecting those who are most vulnerable in their care and work to St. Mary’s, which helped clinch TC’s one-goal victory. Next, I was was the fact that Theological College had the honor of hosting it. invites men to a deeper awareness and appreciation of their sexuality manifest God’s love in this world. thrilled to score the goal for TC against St. Mary’s, which allowed our The day started with all four seminaries gathering together for Holy and to embrace the goodness of it. They are invited to consider how team to advance to the finals. The goal came in the first half when Mass in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of best to use this energy to bring God’s love into the world, and how Mark Garrett (3-T, Dallas) took a free kick which sailed perfectly the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of to cultivate a network of close friends and a deep relationship with towards me in the penalty area. All I had to do was jump straight Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, celebrated the God to make that sustainable. Kathy Galleher is a licensed up into the air to get my head on the ball. Next thing I knew, the Mass, and Rev. Mr. Walter Genito (4-T, New York) preached the We discuss some of the real-life challenges of living celibately psychologist who specializ- ball was floating over the goalkeeper’s hands to then bounce into homily. Worshiping together around the Lord’s altar was the per- — dealing with sexual desire, attractions, loneliness, and falling in es in working with priests the back of the net. This was the first header I had ever scored in fect way to kick-start a full-day of events. Following Mass, the day love. Just normalizing these experiences and talking about how to and religious. She worked an outdoor soccer game, and will always be one of my favorite continued with first-round matches, lunch in the TC courtyard, deal with them can be very powerful. Several men have shared how for eight years at the St. memories of the Vianney Cup. the championship and third place matches, evening prayer, and a helpful it is to know they are not alone in their struggles, and have Luke Institute and now runs The TC squad also introduced a handful of talented newcomers concluding dinner. appreciated the skills and tools provided in the workshop. We also KMG Consultation, which who played in the starting 11. They included defenders Justin In charge of organizing the full-day event was Rev. Mr. Michael address how essential it is to have emotional support and intima- is dedicated to supporting Damask (1-B, Charleston) and Sean Neville (1-B, Cleveland), as well Russo (4-T, Washington). cy — a strong network of friendships with both men and women, healthy ministry through as striker Cesar Garcia (1-T, Dallas). These starters brought tenacity Rev. Mr. Russo later said, “It with whom they can confide their hopes, joys, and struggles, and workshops and therapeu- and a new spark to the team. Other newcomers included mid-fielders was a great day. The seminary from whom they can receive support. These healthy sources of tic services. She directs the Sean Skahen (1-T, Washington) and Kyle Vance (1-T, Washington), community came out in great intimacy become part of that “hearth” that makes celibate life not Healthy Sexual Integration as well as defender Aaron Ledgerwood (2-T, Pittsburgh), who is not numbers to help host the only possible, but joyful and life-giving. for Religious Life program a new seminarian this year, but who decided to lend some of his other seminaries, putting into This fall, that topic of healthy boundaries is our focus. A key point for the Washington Area Ultimate Frisbee skills to the soccer cause for the first time. practice charity and hospitality.” is to develop an awareness of and sensitivity to power differences that Formation Network and a Healthy Sexual Integration program Needless to say, the team’s firm victory and hard-fought battle Afterwards, the Saint Charles exist in ministry and how essential it is to keep healthy boundaries for Theological College and works with a number of congrega- were also made possible thanks to many returning players. Among Borromeo Seminary soccer to protect the vulnerability of others. Men in priestly ministry have tions and formators. these were three rock-solid defenders, James Buttner (1-T, Syracuse), team sent a thank you card to be skillful in observing both emotional and sexual boundaries, Joseph Kauflin (2-T, Richmond), and Nick Shiver (2-B, Charleston). to TC, saying, “Thank you in order to offer healthy ministry and have healthy parishes. Our TC was also proud to showcase other veterans, such as mid-fielder for so wonderfully hosting Mark Dwyer (3-T, Washington), and three creative strikers, Armando the Vianney Cup … The Herrera-DosReis (2-T, Richmond), Elmer Herrera-Guzmán (3-T, tournament itself as well as the Deacon DJ Egan (4-T, Pittsburgh), Dallas), and Rev. Mr. Raymond Kalema (4-T, Spokane). TC team captain, maneuvers around welcome, organization, prayer, In a very special way, TC’s fan club, made up of dozens of Mount Saint Mary’s defenders. fraternity, and food were much enjoyed and appreciated.” 18 The Crossroads Fall 2018 19 Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff

The Vice-Rector’s Unique American Pilgrimage

Marian Days. Estimated to be the largest North American religious Colombia. Before beginning his seminary studies, he earned a B.A. pilgrimage, these Marian days bring thousands of Vietnamese in Business Administration and an M.A. in Strategic Management New Staff Catholic families to Carthage in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Costs and Finances at EAFIT University in Colombia. For some of the Virgin Mary, as well as in memory of their homeland across years, he pursued a successful career in business and finance. He Cornelia Hart the Pacific. The annual event has taken place the first weekend in worked for two banks, served as a financial consultant for companies Cornelia Hart joined the staff August since 1978 on the 28-acre campus of the Congregation of in Colombia and Mexico, and was employed as a project evaluator for at Theological College this year the Mother of the Redeemer (CRM), which organizes the event. such international institutions as the Inter-American Development as administrative assistant for The festival is highlighted with a variety of mass ceremonies, teen Bank, the Organization of American States, and the World Bank. In the Pastoral Formation Pro- and youth seminars, live entertainment, solemn procession, and addition, he was a professor of finance and project management at gram after several years working opportunities for confession. two universities in Colombia — the Pontifical University Bolivariana in her home parish of Saint Attendees are mostly drawn from the Vietnamese emigre com- and the University of Antioquia. Bernadette in Silver Spring, munity in the United States but also include many others from He studied philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Md. She brings a range of skills Canada, Vietnam, and other nations all around the world. The Tex., and completed an M.A. in Divinity at St. John’s Seminary in and experience as parish sec- event transforms the small-town rural community into a booming Brighton, Mass. He just received a licentiate in Sacred Theology in retary, office manager, teacher, Vietnamese metropolis, complete with authentic music, activities, and Spirituality from Boston College, with a thesis on the humanity of professional actor and director, official announcements delivered in native tongue. The celebration Christ in the works of St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Teresa of Avila. and sometime homeschooling mother. itself is like an extended summer picnic or camp out, which offers He has also received training as a director of spiritual exercises and Cornelia studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, a wide variety of food from kiosks, farmer’s market products, and as a spiritual director at St. Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre in graduating with honors and several prizes for academic excellence devotional and cultural items. North Wales, United Kingdom. and performance. Shortly after completing her studies and returning This year marked the 30th anniversary of the canonization of Father Piedrahita was ordained in 2013 for the Archdiocese of to the U.S., she met and married her husband. the Vietnamese martyrs from the 1800s, Andrew Dung-Lac and Hartford, Conn., by Archbishop Henry Mansell. He served as a As her family grew and in answer to her own children’s needs and companions. Father Nguyen gave three talks on these saints during parochial vicar at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in those of others in the larger homeschooling community, Cornelia Father Hy Nguyen offering the homily at the Dong Cong Carthage Mission the Aug. 2–5 meeting — two in Vietnamese and one in English. Waterbury, St. Paul Church and St. Augustine Church in Glaston- developed curricula and taught classes for several umbrella programs Marian Days. He was also honored to be invited to preach at the pontifical Mass. bury, the Torrington Catholic Cluster, and St. Matthew Church in offering accreditation in literature, composition and rhetoric, and While this was not his first time attending, he was once again in Forestville; as parish administrator of St. Mary Church in Newing- creative writing for homeschooled students grades 6 through 12. Theological College’s vice-rector, Father Hy Nguyen, P.S.S., jour- awe of the experience: “It was tiring but wonderful. The masses of ton; and as an assistant master of ceremonies for the archdiocese. Her belief in the important place of great art in the formation neyed in August to Carthage, Missouri — along with 80,000 other people praying and sharing fellowship in the Lord in honor of the Father Piedrahita also serves as a priest preacher for Cross Catholic of young people led her to establish a Shakespeare performance pilgrims — to participate in the annual Dong Cong Carthage Mission Virgin Mary was so inspiring!” Outreach, a ministry that serves the poorest of the poor, interna- program for secondary school students through HST Cultural Arts tionally channeling aid through dioceses, parishes, and Catholic in Rockville, Md., where she served as artistic director for 12 years. missionaries, cost-effectively helping the poor break the cycle of This prompted her to develop age- and faith-sensitive training and poverty while advancing Catholic evangelization. coaching methods for teens, which she later adapted to accommodate three years of service in a parish in his diocese, Father Gajardo pre-professional acting students and non-actors engaged in public New Faculty returned to Catholic University to complete his studies in canon speaking. One of her workshops, Verse Performance in Shakespeare, law, receiving a J.C.L. in 2010. For one year, he served as an eccle- was presented at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s drama siastical judge of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Gary. In 2011, he Rev. Leonardo J. Faculty Update department. Cornelia still coaches professional actors occasionally was admitted as a Sulpician candidate. He served three years on the Gajardo, P.S.S., and, at the invitation of her pastor, she volunteers at Saint Bernadette formation faculty and as professor of canon law at St. Mary’s Seminary as a trainer of lay lectors. S.T.B., J.C.L., S.T.L., & University in Baltimore, Md. In 2014, he was assigned to begin Rev. Dominic Ciriaco, Cornelia and her husband, Alan, have been blessed with four S.T.D. (cand.) postgraduate studies in liturgical theology at the Pontifical University P.S.S., M.A., M.Div., children and nine grandchildren. In the past several years, the nest of the Holy Cross (Sancta Croce) in Rome. He earned an S.T.L. in D. Min. (cand.) Father Dominic Ciriaco, P.S.S., has emptied, and she has had the opportunity to perform again, Father Leonardo J. Gajardo, 2016 and is currently finishing work on his doctoral dissertation. joined the TC community in appearing on the stages of Olney Theater Center, The Shakespeare P.S.S., was assigned in 2018 to 2015. In addition to his role as Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, and the Kennedy Center where, serve as a member of Theolog- Rev. Carlos A. a formation advisor, he now when she’s not at TC, she plays Mrs. Shubert in the long-running ical College’s formation faculty serves as the associate direc- comedy hit, Shear Madness. and as the seminary’s Director Piedrahita, Sulpician tor of Intellectual Formation of Liturgy. An alumnus of Candidate, B.B.A., and the director of Basselin TC (Class of 2006), Father Gajardo was ordained in 2006 for the M. Fin., M. Div., S.T.L. Scholars. He also teaches Diocese of Gary, Ind. Father Carlos Piedrahita joined Preaching Practicum at The Catholic University of America. In Father Gajardo was born in Santiago, Chile, and immigrated with the Sulpicians, as a candidate, spring of 2018, he was accepted as a temporary member in the his family to the United States in 1990. He did his undergraduate in June 2018, and was assigned Society of St. Sulpice. This fall, Father Ciriaco began part-time studies in philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, as a formation faculty member doctoral studies in preaching with the Aquinas Institute of Theology Mich., and completed his seminary formation at Theological College, at Theological College. He was (St. Louis University, Mo.). earning an S.T.B. from The Catholic University of America. After born and raised in Medellin,

20 The Crossroads Fall 2018 21 Alumni Alumni Class Notes

80s Monsignor Michael Clay, ’80, is Catholic University’s associate Rev. David Raymond, ’03, of the Diocese of Portland (Maine), was Rev. Wade Bass, ’18, ordained dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies, associate professor of named a nominee for the 2018–19 Lumen Christi Award bestowed by Bishop Edward J. Burns Practice, and Pastoral Studies area director. He continues to field- by Catholic Extension to “an individual or group who demonstrates on May 26 for the Diocese of test a new model of catechesis for the Period of Evangelization and how the power of faith can transform lives and communities.” Dallas, is serving as parochial Precatechumenate in the R.C.I.A., to address the importance of Father Raymond serves as pastor of the Parish of the Precious Blood, vicar at St. Monica Catholic first evangelization in the formation process. He recently presented a cluster parish comprised of 10 parishes located in rural Maine. Church in Dallas, Texas. the model to catechumenal ministers in the Diocese of Houma — Though he wasn’t named the winner of the award, as a nominee Thibodaux in August and in the archdioceses of Cincinnati and Father Raymond will receive a $1,000 grant to help with his work Rev. Joseph Boykow, ’18, New Orleans in September. in the many parishes where he addresses the immediate needs in ordained by Bishop Arthur the community, especially through food pantries. Additionally, he J. Serratelli on May 26 for the Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, ’84, of the Diocese of Syracuse, is hopes to create sustainable changes for those in need through the Diocese of Paterson, is serving as teaching Pastoral Studies at The Catholic University of America. creation of financial literacy mentoring programs, healthy cooking parochial vicar at St. Philip the His latest book, The Priestly Blessing: Rediscovering the Gift (Ave classes, and nutrition and physical wellness programs. “I cannot Apostle Parish in Clifton, N.J. Maria Press) has just been published. separate what I do with who I am,” said Father Raymond. “I am called to be the light of Christ in whatever I do. I am called to be a servant to everyone entrusted to me. My faith is a gift, and my Rev. Jeffrey Chichester, ’18, 00s work naturally flows from my faith.” ordained by Bishop Salvatore Rev. Gerald Goodrum, B ’01, of the Archdiocese of Galveston — R. Matano on June 2 for the Houston, is currently serving in Pasadena, Tex., as pastor of St. Juan Diocese of Rochester, is serving Diego Parish, which, last year, celebrated 100 weddings and many 10s Alumni Bishops Robert Barron (B ’82) and Michael Olson (B ’89) visiting with former rector, Father Mel Blanchette, and current as parochial vicar at St. Joseph more quinceañeras. He has recently published a bilingual book of Rev. Joseph Goldsmith, ’12, of the Diocese of Richmond, has been rector, Father Gerry McBrearity at TC during the USCCB’s Administrative Committee meetings in September. Church in Penfield, N.Y. jokes titled, And Also My Mother: Notes of Matrimonial Humor, transferred from his ministry as parochial vicar at Mount Carmel, which he uses for marriage preparation classes. In his free time, he Newport News, to serve as administrator of three parishes south Rev. Andrew Clyne, ’18, ordained by Cardinal Donald Wuerl on is an artist (see his website, geraldgoodrum.net). Father Goodrum of Richmond: St. James, Sacred Heart, and St. John Nepumocene. Rev. Michael DeSaye, Pre-Theology, ’15, ordained by Bishop June 16 for the Archdiocese of Washington, is serving as parochial returned to TC for the first time since his graduation for Alumni Father Goldsmith will reside at Sacred Heart Parish in New Bohemia. David M. O’Connell, C. M., on June 2 for the Diocese of Trenton, is vicar at Holy Redeemer Parish in College Park, Md. Day 2018, representing his bishop, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo (B ’72), serving as parochial vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Marlton, N.J. who could not be present this year. Rev. Joseph de Orbegozo, B ’14, ordained by Bishop Anthony B. Rev. Jonathan Demma, ’18, ordained by Bishop Michael F. Olson Taylor on June 2 for the Diocese of Little Rock, is serving as associate Rev. Jeremy Mohler, ’15, of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been on May 19 for the Diocese of Fort Worth, is serving as parochial LCDR Rev. David A. pastor at St. Theresa Church in Little Rock, Ark., and as an instructor transferred from his ministry as parochial vicar at St. Katharine vicar at St. John the Apostle Parish in North Richland Hills, Texas. Daigle, ’03, of the Diocese of at the Seminarian House of Formation, also in Little Rock. Drexel Parish, Southeast Washington County, to serve as parochial Bridgeport, has been serving vicar of a new grouping of parishes including Good Shepherd Parish, as a Navy chaplain for the past Braddock/Braddock Hills/East Pittsburgh; Madonna del Castello Rev. Stephen Ingram, ’18, ordained by Bishop Edward J. Burns on Rev. Stephen Elser, B ’14, ordained by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor on 11 years. Assignments have Parish, Swissvale; St. Maurice Parish, Forest Hills; and Word of God May 26 for the Diocese of Dallas, is serving as associate pastor at June 2 for the Diocese of Little Rock, is serving as associate pastor at included ministering onboard Parish, Swissvale/Rankin. Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Plano, Texas. aircraft carriers, a large deck Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith, Ark., and as chaplain amphibious assault ship, and at Trinity Junior High School, also in Fort Smith. with a USMC battalion. His Rev. Henri Chaix, ’16, of Bordeau, France, was ordained by Rev. Carlos Limongi, ’18, ordained by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard in the Cathedral of Saint-André on May 26 for the Archdiocese of New York, is serving as parochial current assignment is serving as Rev. Alan Martineau, B ’14, ordained by Bishop Robert J. McManus June 24. Father Henri was a second theologian at Theological vicar at Church of the Assumption in Peekskill, N.Y. Alumnus LCDR Rev. David A. Daigle a chaplain program officer with on June 23 for the Diocese of Worcester, is serving as parochial vicar (’03), USN, left, with first theologian Navy Recruiting Command. College during the spring 2016 semester. His treasured time at TC Nicolas Rapkoch (Raleigh) and Lt. at St. Anne’s Parish in Shrewsbury, Mass. Dillon Scherger, USN, on a visit to As a CPO, his duties include was short but he did manage to win the Iron Seminarian champi- Rev. Maurice Moon, ’18, ordained by Bishop Michael F. Olson Theological College this semester. assisting chaplain recruiting in onship for the house that year! on May 19 for the Diocese of Fort Worth, is serving as chaplain at Rev. Louis Masi, B ’14, ordained by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on the Navy recruiting districts of Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, Texas. May 26 for the Archdiocese of New York, served as parochial vicar New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Richmond. In addition, Rev. Justin Miller, ’16, a priest of the Diocese of Rochester, completed at St. Gregory the Great for the summer, and has returned to Rome he has the national mission of assisting the Archdiocese for the two years as a parochial vicar at St. Joseph’s Church and Church to complete his second year of patristic studies at the Pontificio Rev. Nicholas Redmond, ’18, ordained by Bishop Barry C. Knestout Military Services in recruiting Catholic priests and seminarians. of the Holy Spirit in Penfield, N.Y. He has now been assigned as Father Daigle visited TC in September as part of his work to share Istituto Augustinianum in Rome. on June 2 for the Diocese of Richmond, is serving as parochial vicar parochial vicar at St. Mary’s Church and Ss. Mary and Martha at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Newport News, Va. with seminarians what it’s like to minister as a priest in the Navy. Parish in Auburn, N.Y. He also assists in Catholic ministry at St. Rev. Leo Song, Pre-Theology, ’14, ordained by Bishop John O. Joseph’s Regional Elementary School and Tyburn Academy of Mary Barres on June 23 for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, is serving as Immaculate, both in Auburn, N.Y. Rev. Rhett Williams, ’18, ordained by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone associate pastor and director of faith formation at St. Rose of Lima on June 8 for the Diocese of Charleston, is serving as parochial Church in Massapequa, N. Y. vicar at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, S.C.

22 The Crossroads Fall 2018 23 Alumni Alumni

In Memoriam

Monsignor Edward T. Madden, B ’48, died on August 23, 2017, at Most Reverend Allen Vigneron, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Robert J. Ryan Jr., B ’08, died on August 19, 2018, after a short only led others to Christ by his words but, more importantly, by his the age of 91. Monsignor Madden was ordained to the priesthood for Detroit, presided at the Mass of Christian burial for Father Esper but aggressive battle with brain cancer. A native of Saint Louis, actions, particularly the beautiful way he embraced the immense the Archdiocese of Denver on June 7, 1952, at the Cathedral of the on January 2, 2018, at St. Edward on-the-Lake Catholic Church Missouri, Rob spent three years at Theological College and The suffering he endured throughout his illness. Rob’s funeral was a real Immaculate Conception by Archbishop Urban J. Vehr. His dedicated with interment at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Dearborn. Memorial Catholic University of America as a Basselin scholar. During his paradigm of the Church at prayer. Those who attended laughed priestly ministry, spanning more than six decades, included service donations may be made to St. Edward on-the-Lake Catholic Church, time at TC, he was known for his deep and passionate faith, his when reflecting on his many humorous qualities and character- at more than nine parishes in the Denver archdiocese. Additional- 6945 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeport, MI 48059 or to Sacred Heart Major intelligence and athletic ability, his kindness and generosity, and his istics. They cried when thinking about the way he touched their ly, among the many other archdiocesan positions that he held, he Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, MI 48201. infectious laugh. After completing first theology at Kenrick-Glennon lives and how much they miss him. And they prayed fervently — served as a member of the Archdiocesan College of Consultors, the Seminary, Rob discerned a call to marriage, and on March 1, 2014, a testament to the powerful example he gave throughout his life. Presbyteral Council, and as dean to the Colorado Springs Deanery Rev. Moritz Fuchs, ’55, died on June 19, 2018, at the age of 92. Father he married his wife Jen (McGuire). While completing a master’s In her eulogy, Rob’s wife Jen told all those gathered that when he and Boulder Deanery. On September 29, 1996, Pope St. John Paul Fuchs, a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse for 63 years, was ordained degree in theology at St. Louis University, he served as a youth was first diagnosed, and they reflected upon the journey ahead of II appointed Father Madden as Prelate of Honor, bestowing upon in May of 1955 and served in over nine parishes throughout his minister in various parishes, touching the lives of many. He then them, she reminded him that this was the moment they had been him the new title of monsignor. He retired from active priestly many years of dedicated priestly ministry. After his retirement in returned to Catholic University as a doctoral student in theology. preparing for their whole lives and now the Lord was calling them ministry on June 15, 2005. Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L., July 2000, Father Fuchs continued to serve as sacramental minister Shortly before he was diagnosed with a grade IV brain stem glioma, to live it. A powerful witness, indeed! Archbishop of Denver, presided at the Mass of Christian burial for to his home parish of Holy Trinity in Fulton, offering daily Mass and he successfully passed his comprehensive exams with distinction. Upon departing from the Church, Monsignor McPartlan, pro- Monsignor Madden on August 29 at the Cathedral Basilica of the hearing confession. On his 60th jubilee, in reviewing his path to the Father Donald Anstoetter (B ’08), classmate and friend, presided fessor at Catholic University said, “That was everything a funeral Immaculate Conception, with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery, priesthood, Father Fuchs said, in an interview with The Catholic Sun, and preached Rob’s Mass of Christian burial. During his homily should be because Rob was everything a Christian should be.” Wheat Ridge. Memorial donations may be made to Mullen Home, “It’s crazy to think while I was serving in the war I received the call he reflected on “Rob, the husband,” noting how the deep, selfless A clarion call for us all! Little Sisters of the Poor, 3629 West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211. to become a priest. The only Latin I knew at the time was ‘E Pluribus love between Rob and Jen, especially during his illness, was a real Unum’ and I had never even served Mass before as an altar boy. But symbol of God’s love for us and of Christ’s love for the Church. ­— Rev. Chris Seibt, B ’08 Father Anstoetter also reflected on “Rob, the man of faith,” who not Monsignor Leroy E. Literski, B ’50, died on January 3, 2018, at the it has been a great adventure and I am so glad I did it. Being able to age of 92. Monsignor Literski was ordained to the priesthood for offer Mass, having the privilege of hearing confession and freeing the Diocese of Winona-Rochester on December 19, 1953. After people of their prison, being close to God and trying to be more like serving as parochial vicar in his first ministry assignment at St. him every day are just some of the things I am proudest of in my Stanislaus in Winona, he went to Rome in 1957 to earn his Ph.D. career.” Notice of Father Fuchs’s death was sent by classmate Bishop in philosophy at The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. Thomas Costello, ’54, who said: “Father Moritz Fuchs is an alumnus Upon his return to Minnesota, he began teaching philosophy at St. of whom you can be very proud. It was at his suggestion that The Mary’s College, Winona, and served as chaplain there. In 1968, he Crossroads was so named!” Most Reverend Robert J. Cunningham, was named rector of Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona, Bishop of Syracuse, presided at the Mass of Christian burial for at which time he was also made a domestic prelate with the new Father Fuchs on June 30 at Holy Trinity Parish with interment at title of monsignor. In 1970, he was appointed pastor of St. Francis St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton. Memorial donations may be made to Xavier, Windom, and later served as pastor at three other parishes Holy Trinity Parish, 309 Buffalo St., Fulton, NY 13069. until 1991, when he became rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Monsignor Literski retired from active priestly ministry in Rev. Mark J. Reasoner, ’98, died suddenly on March 18, 2018, at 1996. Even in retirement, Monsignor Literski, known for his deep the age of 53. Father Reasoner was ordained to the priesthood for faith and dedication to his priestly ministry, was sought out for the the Archdiocese of Dubuque on May 23, 1998, at the Cathedral of celebration of baptisms, weddings, and funerals, as well as for prayer, St. Raphael by Archbishop Jerome Hanus, O.S.B. Father Reasoner’s advice, and mentoring. Most Reverend John M. Quinn, Bishop of dedicated priestly ministry spanned 20 years and included serving as the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, presided at the Mass of Christian associate pastor and then pastor at many parishes in his archdiocese, burial for Monsignor Literski on January 10 at the Cathedral of with his last service at St. Jude Church in Cedar Rapids since 2005. the Sacred Heart, with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Winona. Additionally, he served as the pastoral coordinator of Holy Family Catholic Schools, and previously served as pastoral supervisor for Rev. Thomas F. Esper, ’51, died on December 27, 2017, at the age of four other parishes as well. Father Mark loved to play golf and cheer 91. Father Esper was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Cubs. He enjoyed following the life of Detroit on June 2, 1951. His dedicated priestly ministry spanned events of his many nieces and nephews, and was an avid reader, more than six decades and included service as associate pastor at six devoted to his Catholic faith. Most Reverend Michael O. Jackels, parishes, and as pastor at two parishes, Holy Innocents in Roseville, Archbishop of Dubuque, presided at the Mass of Christian burial and most recently at St. Edward on-the-Lake in Lakeport, where for Father Reasoner on March 22 at St. Jude Catholic Church, with he retired in 1996. Father Esper was remembered as a “wonderful interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Iowa City. Memorial donations priest” and as a “humble servant but such a pillar of the Catholic may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 50 Edgewood Rd., NW, community” who served as an “excellent role model” for his parish- Cedar Rapids, IA 52405. ioners, especially with his dedication in celebrating the Mass and the sacraments, demonstrating the great love he had for his vocation. The Basselin Class of 2008, from left: Brendan Guilfoil, Donald Anstoetter, Chris Seibt, Stephen Giulietti, Rob Ryan, and Juan Cortes.

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